| Course title | |||||
| 農学部特別講義Ⅲ(Cross-Cultural Communication) [Special Lecture on Agriculture Ⅲ(Cross-Cultural Communication)] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 2～ | Semester | Spring | |
| Course type | Spring | Course code | 01an2040 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 梅澤 泰史 [UMEZAWA Taishi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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In the first half of this course, students will learn about various issues related to agriculture through the study of basic theories of agricultural economics and acquire the ability to consider the causes and solutions of problems based on their relationship with the overall social economy. In the second half of the course, students will take a look at dietary habits and food supply structures from the perspective of food system studies, which comprehensively views food production, distribution, and consumption, and learn and think about issues related to food in Japan and abroad. This course is one of the specialized courses in the Department of Biological Production. Students who are interested in food distribution and social scientific analysis based on the characteristics of agriculture and rural areas are welcome to take this course. |
| Expected Learning |
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To acquire basic knowledge related to agricultural economics and food systems, and to gain insight into real agricultural and food issues and be able to discuss them in a realistic manner. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy: See the curriculum maps. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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1. Agrarian Questions and Agricultural Economics 2. Agriculture and Economic Development 3. Theory of Food Problems 4. Theory of Agricultural Adjustment Problems 5. Development of Agricultural Technology 6. Agriculture and Land 7. Structural Changes in Agriculture 8. Agriculture and Labor Market 9. Distribution of Organic Produce 10. Summary and mid-term examination on agricultural economics 11. What is Food System like? 12. Food Safety and Retail 13. Contract Farming by Restaurant Chains 14. Distribution of Cut Vegetables for Consumers 15. Summary and Final Exam on Food System Theory |
| Prerequisites |
| Students are recommended to have taken economics (mainly microeconomics) offered in the previous semester. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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The class will be conducted using PowerPoint slides and no specific textbook will be used. Class handouts will be uploaded to Google Drive by the day before class, so students are requested to log in to their university Google accounts, download, and print them, or make them available during class on their laptops or other devices. The instructor will not print or distribute handouts. |
| References |
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This class will be based on the following books, but other reference books will be introduced in class as appropriate. Hayami, Y. and Godo, Y (2002), Agricultural Economics: New Edition, Iwanami Shoten. Ikeda, M. (2021), Reconstruction of the Fresh Vegetable Distribution System, Norin Tokei Kyokai. Tashiro, Y. (2003), Introduction to Agrarian Questions: New Edition, Otsuki Shoten. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Commitment (each time) (15%): Evaluate the contents of comment cards and other materials. Mid-term exam (57%): Evaluate students' understanding of basic agricultural economics and agricultural issues. Final exam (28%): To evaluate the level of understanding of the food system and food distribution. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
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Shibuya: Learning the theories that have been refined so far from a critical view will help you to have your own ideas about agriculture. Ikeda: Through this lecture I hope you will gain an understanding of the food system and develop a perspective that allows you to consider food-related issues around you from multiple perspectives. |
| Course keywords |
| Agricultural economics, Agrarian Questions, Food Systems, "Food" and "Agriculture", Food Distribution |
| Office hours |
| We will respond at any time by e-mail. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Please check the newest information in the Google classroom of this course. |
| Remarks 2 |
| This course is taught by a part-time lecturer. 11th- 15th lectures will be taught online. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 5/9/2023 12:42:07 AM |